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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Toranaga worry about Blackthorne?
(a) he thinks Blackthorne is a god.
(b) he fears that many people will try to kill him.
(c) he thinks Blackthorne is an assassin.
(d) he is not sure he told the truth.

2. Why does Blackthorne bow to Yabu?
(a) for his superior air.
(b) for his bravery in saving the life of Rodrigues.
(c) for his allowing Blackthorne to save Rodrigues.
(d) to beg for his life.

3. How did the book Blackthorne looks for happen to be on the Erasmus?
(a) it was stolen from the Portuguese.
(b) it was bought from the French.
(c) it was made by Blackthorne.
(d) it belonged to the first mate.

4. Who is the pilot of the galley that will take Blackthorne to Osaka?
(a) a Portuguese named Vasco Rodrigues.
(b) an Englishman named Hyde-White.
(c) a Frenchman named LaSalle.
(d) a Chinese named Li Wang.

5. What order does Toda Hiro-matsu issue?
(a) that Yabu return with Blackthorne to Osaka
(b) that Blackthorne be sent to Osaka alone.
(c) that Yabu be executed.
(d) that Yabu keeps Blackthorne in his house.

6. How does Buntaro escape death?
(a) Toranaga sends him a horse and orders him to safety.
(b) Rodrigues's galley comes close enough for him to swim.
(c) the soldiers begin to slip and fall off the jetty.
(d) Toranaga's men ambush the soldiers.

7. Satisfied Blackthorne is not an enemy, what does Friar Dominga tell Blackthorne?
(a) about Spanish priests.
(b) about Spanish cuisine.
(c) about Spanish gold.
(d) about Spanish ships.

8. What does Blackthorne admit to Toranaga about the war between Spain and Holland?
(a) that religious differences are a ridiculous reason for war.
(b) that it will soon spread to Japan.
(c) that it has nothing to do with him.
(d) that he never participated in it.

9. When Toda Hiro-matsu arrives, what is Yabu doing?
(a) unloading the Erasmus.
(b) entertaining Blackthorne.
(c) preparing for an execution.
(d) recruiting an army.

10. On the way to Osaka, what does Blackthorne do while Rodrigues naps?
(a) watches Yabu.
(b) tries to escape.
(c) talks to the priest.
(d) pilots the galley.

11. What is Blackthorne's position before the wreck of the Erasmus?
(a) navigator of the Omi.
(b) captain of the Santa Theresa.
(c) translator for the British.
(d) pilot-major of the trading ship Erasmus.

12. Who arrives and almost puts an end to the ruse Toranaga uses for his getaway?
(a) Yaemon.
(b) Ishido.
(c) Mariko.
(d) Father Sebastio.

13. Who does Suwa know plans to kill Yabu one day?
(a) Toranaga.
(b) Yuriko.
(c) Father Sabastio.
(d) Su, the uncle of Yabu's enemy, Ikawa Jikkyu.

14. What is the subject matter of the Prologue?
(a) the conflict between the Jesuits and the Dutch.
(b) the storm that sends the ship to land at Japan.
(c) the warnings from the Japanese about invaders.
(d) the promotion of Blackthorne to captain.

15. Why does Toranaga deny the young widow the privilege of committing seppuku?
(a) because she is the sister of the shōgun.
(b) because it is not allowed of women.
(c) because she is young and will have more children.
(d) because he wants her to be publicly punished.

Short Answer Questions

1. What praise does Rodrigues give the Japanese sailors?

2. Why does Omi, nephew of Yabu, advise that the men from the shipwreck not be killed?

3. How does Toranaga leave the palace in Osaka?

4. How is the Englishman killed?

5. What does Yabu find on the Erasmus?

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